Hockey World Cup
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Hockey: Netherlands and Belgium to joint-host 2026 women’s and men’s World Cups
The joint-World Cups will take place in either July or August 2026, in Amsterdam/Amstelveen, Netherlands and Wavre, Belgium.
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FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023: Draw ceremony to be held on September 8 in Odisha
The tournament will be held from 13 to 29 January 2023 and will involve 16 participating national teams.
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Grassroots focus, long-term vision: What Indian hockey can learn from Belgium’s World Cup success
Belgium didn’t just plan for an event, it wanted to establish an era of glory. And, this is something that Indian hockey can learn from.
Praveen Sudevan
Trending
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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After a long wait, Belgium hockey’s watershed moment arrives at World Cup amid nerve-wracking drama
Belgium’s World Cup triumph is a proof of success of a long-term plan they chalked out in mid-2005.
Praveen Sudevan
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‘It’s a sad joke’: Coach McLeod on Belgium’s premature celebration in Hockey World Cup final
A video referral cut short Belgium’s celebration after a shootout against the Netherlands and they had to win via a sudden death.
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Belgium beat Netherlands in dramatic shootout to win Hockey World Cup for the first time
In the sudden death, Florent van Aubel scored for Belgium and the Netherlands’ Jeroen Hertzberger missed.
Praveen Sudevan
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Hockey World Cup: Tom Craig scores hat-trick as Australia thump England 8-1 to win bronze medal
Blake Govers, Trent Mitton, Tim Brand, and Jeremy Hayward were also on the scoresheet for Australia.
Praveen Sudevan
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India hockey coach Harendra Singh reprimanded by FIH for criticising umpires after World Cup loss
An upset Harendra had accused the umpires of bias after India’s quarter-final loss to Netherlands at the the ongoing Hockey World Cup.
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Hockey World Cup, as it happened: Belgium beat Netherlands on penalties to lift title for first time
Jeroen Hertzberger missed the decisive penalty in sudden death to hand the Red Lions the trophy.
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The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Video: Former India captain Sardar Singh previews the Hockey World Cup final
Playing their record seventh final, Netherlands set up a title clash with first-time finalists Belgium.
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Belgium want to win Hockey World Cup for midfielder Gougnard who’s playing despite father’s death
Simon Gougnard played the semi-final against England despite knowing the news of his father’s death.
Praveen Sudevan
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Hockey World Cup: Structurally solid Belgium aim to overcome Dutch menace to clinch first title
There isn’t much separating the two teams and one can, hence, expect a spectacle in the final.
Praveen Sudevan
The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing